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UP Blocks Urs Gatherings Over Law‑and‑Order Worries
Local administrations in Ayodhya and Barabanki districts of Uttar Pradesh have declined permission for the longstanding annual Urs ceremonies at Sufi shrines, citing concerns that the gatherings could lead to serious breaches of public peace. The Ayodhya event was halted following a complaint lodged by Vishwa Hindu Parishad activists,...
Shoot at sight order in Dhubri against temple attacks
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma mandated shoot‑at‑sight orders on Friday evening for Dhubri district, asserting decisive action against what he described as a “communal group” targeting Hindu temples in the border town. His announcement followed multiple disturbing incidents, including the placement of cattle remains and provocative posters, prompting deployment...
Diplomacy Depends on Consent, Jaishankar Asserts
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has reaffirmed that India would refrain from mediating conflicts unless the nations involved expressly invite such intervention, during his address at a prominent think‑tank event held on Friday. Responding to queries on the possibility of India stepping in amid Israel’s strike on Iran, he emphasised...
Iran’s ‘Full‑Force’ Retaliation Warning Stokes World War Fears
Iran has announced it will respond with “full‑force” against Israel after unprecedented Israeli airstrikes struck over 100 Iranian nuclear, ballistic missile, air defence and military leadership targets on 12–13 June 2025. The assault resulted in notable Iranian military and scientific casualties, prompting Iran to launch a sophisticated counter‑offensive. Analysts...
BOAC Comet Jet Breaks Apart After Storm Lift‑Off from Dum Dum
A BOAC Comet jet exploded in mid‑air amid a thunderstorm shortly after departing Dum Dum Airport near Calcutta on 2 May 1953, killing all 43 souls on board. The aircraft, bound for Delhi and en route to London from Singapore, carried 37 passengers—including two infants and ten women—and six...
HC orders Centre to release education funds to TN
Madras High Court has ordered the Union Government to release approximately ₹200 crore under the Right to Education Act to Tamil Nadu, stating that disbursal must not be conditioned on the state’s implementation of the National Education Policy 2020. A two-judge bench of Justices G R Swaminathan and V Lakshminarayanan emphasised that funding obligations under...
Judiciary Must Guard Rights Without Overstepping: CJI
Chief Justice BR Gavai has asserted that judicial activism plays a vital role in democratic governance, but stressed it must not tip into what he termed “judicial terrorism.” Speaking at an Oxford Union event at Trinity College, he contended that courts must intervene when the legislature or executive fail to...
Ballari Politicians Targeted in Money-Laundering Probe
Enforcement Directorate teams executed simultaneous searches at eight locations linked to key Congress figures, including Ballari Member of Parliament E Tukaram and four Members of the Legislative Assembly, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The action is part of an expansive investigation into alleged misappropriation and laundering of welfare...
Starmer Rejects Yunus’s Plea Over Billions in UK Assets
Bangladesh’s interim government chief adviser, Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus, visited London to press the UK for assistance in tracing an estimated US$234 billion allegedly siphoned off during Sheikh Hasina’s 16-year premiership. He appealed directly to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, citing both legal and moral grounds for Britain’s involvement....
Strikes in Tehran: Israel’s “Rising Lion” Operation Unleashed
Tehran was rocked by a wave of explosions as the Israeli Air Force executed a series of airstrikes across Iran on 13 June 2025, marking the most intense operation since the 1980s Iran–Iraq War. Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz declared a national “special situation” and ordered schools closed in anticipation...
Hydropower Plans in Kashmir Get Storage Push
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal has confirmed that while no revisions are being made to hydroelectric projects already under way in Jammu and Kashmir, future developments will incorporate expanded water storage and electricity generation capabilities. This calibrated approach signals a shift in strategy focused on enhancing energy security without...
Congress Bars Laxman Singh for Six Years Over Public Criticism
The Indian National Congress revoked the primary membership of veteran congressman Laxman Singh for six years, effective immediately, citing repeated public criticism of party leadership as anti-party activity. AICC Disciplinary Action Committee member secretary Tariq Anwar signed the expulsion order after a formal showcause notice was issued on 9...
Kharge Defends Stampede as ‘Accident’, Blames Politicisation
Eleven people died and over 50 were injured on 4 June outside Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium during victory festivities for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, prompting a fierce political row. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has described the tragedy as an “accident”, lamenting that opposition parties are seeking to score political points rather...
Maheshtala Temple Dispute Sparks Deadly Street Clashes
A violent confrontation erupted in Maheshtala, South 24 Parganas, following allegations that a Shiva temple and its surrounding land had been encroached upon. The incident began when local Hindus reportedly objected to the installation of fruit stalls on land belonging to a temple’s pond and Tulsi Manch. This confrontation escalated, culminating...
Sibal accuses govt of shielding judge Yadav
A prolonged inaction by Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar regarding the impeachment motion against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav has come under sharp criticism from its mover, senior advocate and MP Kapil Sibal. The notice, submitted on 13 December 2024 with 55 signatories, remains unaddressed six months later—no verification of the...
Border Brinksmanship Shelved by Bangladesh Army Chief
Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker‑Uz‑Zaman has intervened to block an alleged plot by interim government head Mohammad Yunus to orchestrate a skirmish with India. The plan, according to military and insider sources, aimed to ignite nationalist fervour and shift public attention from mounting domestic unrest within Bangladesh’s transitional administration....
Accountability Demands Mount Over Bengaluru Stampede
Karnataka’s Congress leadership faces mounting political pressure following a tragic stampede on 4 June outside Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium, during celebrations of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL victory, where 11 people died and dozens were injured. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi have voiced strong criticism of...
Modi Meets Returning Terror Diplomacy Teams
Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened seven multi-party delegations at his residence on 10 June, commending their missions across more than 30 countries to champion India’s anti-terror stance. He asserted that including opposition leaders sends a powerful message of national unity to the world and urged continued global outreach. Led...
